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online presence to include videos and more in-depth web pages. The website provides information on everything from the history of the transformer to locations showcasing the latest in engineering. Since the early years of the organization the focus shifted from only
General Electric's history to pioneers of technology from all parts of the world. Engineers from government and private companies have contributed time and content to various projects including
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may touch and interact with the objects. Displays have included: batteries, generators, electric motors, lighting technology, power transmission, microwaves, audio recording, video recording, washing machines, ovens and kitchen appliances, televisions, telephones, and radios. Artifacts include some of the newest available consumer products to show contrast of old and new. Part of the flexible area of the facility is used by the
Electric City Bike Rescue.
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Engineer and founder John D. Harnden Jr. saw a need to keep the focus on engineering after witnessing many museums diffusing their limited
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Wizards of Schenectady Program is a series of television shows and connected publicity events which highlight prominent Schenectady-based engineers who worked at General Electric. The Edison Tech Center
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